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demarcation

[dee-mahr-key-shuhn] / ˌdi mɑrˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Lula made the demarcation of Indigenous lands a campaign promise and has approved around 20 territories since he returned to office in 2023.

From Barron's

As a somewhat arbitrary demarcation, ringing in a new year sometimes lacks drama—though not this year.

From Barron's

The dispute over the exact demarcation of the two countries’ border has its origins in a 1909 map drawn up by Cambodia’s then colonial power France that was later disputed by Thailand.

From The Wall Street Journal

It comes as thousands have protested at the UN's annual climate conference, with some carrying signs reading "demarcation now".

From BBC

Some carried signs reading "demarcation now", calling for indigenous groups to be given legal ownership of their territories.

From BBC